According to the district's analysis, that translates to a $140 annual property tax increase for a homeowner with a $100,000 house.

Nearly 2,000 voters in Lincoln and Oneida counties voted on the referendum.

To the south, voters in the Mosinee School District said no to four referendum questions that were on their ballots. The district sought funding for a range of construction projects and operating expenses.

Here's how the question appeared on the Tomahawk ballots: "Shall the School District of Tomahawk, Lincoln and Oneida Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $3,000,000 per year beginning with the 2017-2018 school year and ending with the 2020- 2021 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of ongoing educational and facility needs and payment of debt service?"

Tuesday's election results are unofficial until the results are canvassed.